A chorus of resident complaints and officials are voicing concerns that the developer, Reside Commercial, did not adhere to the approved plans.

The house that was supposed to be a haven, started showing signs of peeling paint and airtight walls causing unbearable heat.

Residents of the Whinney Banks area are describing their experiences with the new-build Acklam Gardens estate as an "utter nightmare", with issues ranging from 4am noise pollution to cars coated in dust.

Residents of Broad Lea Close estate in Worcester, having invested up to £300,000 in their new homes, are confronting a raft of issues ranging from unfinished roads to bad drainage and foul odours.

The tranquillity of the newly built estate in Crewe, Cheshire, home to 263 properties, has been rocked by revelations that it may have been built without requisite planning permission.

Woodmill Place, a group of sixteen homes meant to thrive as a bustling community but now stands mostly deserted, slowly being reclaimed by nature.

Locals argue that new build homes have not only changed the face of their beloved neighbourhood but have also turned their street into a potential hazard zone.

From rattling pipes to defective doors and poorly constructed brickwork, many residents find themselves in a ceaseless cycle of complaints and unfulfilled rectifications.

Instead of a pristine backyard, Doug discovered heaps of construction waste, litter, and off-cuts recklessly discarded. The garden fence, instead of providing a robust boundary, had nails protruding dangerously from the top.

A family's two-year battle against a flawed new house has revealed a disturbing tale of broken promises and unfulfilled expectations.